Like many first-time parents, I was constantly thinking about how to help my newborn daughter progress and meet her developmental milestones. Now that she is almost 1-year-old and is already walking around the house like a boss, yet my mind has not stopped worrying.
How do I raise a smart child?
I believe many parents have the same questions. Who doesn’t want to provide the best for their babies? Especially in a world full of competition today.
After lots of research and reading, which eventually turned into interesting experiments with my baby girl, I noticed that some teaching techniques work better than others.
Teaching by Demonstrating
There is no way you can lecture a one-year-old. Not only are they too young to understand what you are saying, but they are also easy to be distracted.
After learning the benefits of STEM toys, my husband and I bought a roomful of STEM toys for our 1-year-old daughter.
One day, my husband and I tried to teach our daughter how to use a stacking ring. We brought all the parts in front of her and showed her how to put the rings on the pole. However, she didn’t seem to get it.
A few days later, we noticed that she was sitting in her playpen and trying to maneuver the stacking bar into the ring. And she did it!
Don’t underestimate a baby’s ability to copy. As a matter of fact, that’s how my daughter learned to walk at 9 months. My husband and I just took turns to demonstrate how to stand up and move the legs.
Following Your Child’s Lead
I always tell my husband,
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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